Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit
The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.The flight in questi...
May 06, 2025
RCMP offer safety tips as motorcyclists hit the road
As the pavement dries and motorcyclists start hitting the road again, Alberta RCMP are reminding riders and regular drivers to be aware of each other on the roadways. Last year, there were 235 collisi...
May 06, 2025
Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta
QUBEC - The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Qubcois is throwing his support behind a possible referendum in Alberta, saying Premier Danielle Smith is standing up for her province. Paul St-Pierre Pla...
May 06, 2025
Organ donation checkbox on AB tax forms a great step, says advocate
A Lethbridge man says the Alberta Government is taking a positive step forward by making it easier for more people to register as organ and tissue donors.On May 5, the province said that this year's T...
May 06, 2025
Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.Smith, in a livestream address, says she wan...
May 05, 2025
Alberta T1 tax form to include organ and tissue donation info request
Starting with the 2025 tax year, Alberta's T1 tax form will include a check box that allows Albertans to ask for more information about organ and tissue donation.Alberta is following the lead of Briti...
May 05, 2025
Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run
OTTAWA - The group that added dozens of candidates to the ballot in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's riding in the recent federal election is planning to do the same in the upcoming byelection. ...
May 05, 2025
Alberta expanding measles immunizations access to prevent the spread
Alberta Health Services is ready to ramp up additional measles clinics across the province including extending hours at existing measles-specific clinics and opening additional clinic space, based on ...
May 05, 2025
Alberta premier to give live address on province's 'path forward' with Ottawa
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a livestreamed address this afternoon to outline the province's path forward with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. Smith has said she wil...
May 05, 2025
'A positive first step': Premier Smith has first meeting with Prime Minister Carney
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she had a positive first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday.Smith said her and Carney spoke at length about the policies and legislation that are "ho...
May 02, 2025